The Plant Rescuer
Manny harnesses love, determination, and a visit to the library to care for his first plant and make his gardener father proud. Longtime picture book illustrator Matthew Rivera makes his authorial debut with a story that will warm every green-thumbed heart. Any child with an older role model whose shoes they dream of growing into will delight in Manny’s success and his zest for independent trial-and-error. Holiday House/Neal Porter Books. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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Fussy Flamingo
Lola will NOT eat shrimp, thank you very much. She does NOT care that it will turn her feathers pink. But when Lola sneaks other snacks, she discovers that you really are what you eat. This very silly story will delight even the pickiest of young readers and resonate with parents eager to see just one bite. From Shelly Vaughan James. Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky.
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Roxy, the Last Unisaurus Rex presents
Oh No! The Talent Show
Come one, come all to a talent show of PREHISTORIC proportions! The annual talent show is coming up at Roxy and Dexter’s school. Roxy and the all the other dinosaurs have brilliant talents to show off, from hula-hooping to rollerskating. But Dexter the dinocorn doesn’t feel like he has any talents. With a little help from Roxy, he learns that being a good friend and listener is actually the most important talent of all.
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Roxy, The Last Unisaurus Rex
Dinosaurs are awesome. Unicorns are, too. So what happens when you combine the best parts of each? Written by Instagram superstar and New York Times bestselling author, Eva Chen.
Laney Dances in the Rain
Laney loves to dance in the pouring rain. One day, she encounters a scowling boy who tries to ruin her fun outside. But with the support of her mom, Laney goes back to what she loves—even after the boy attempts to destroy her beautiful yellow raincoat. When Laney embraces her true self, she brings joy to herself and her neighbors. This wordless picture book allows young children to use their imagination to tell a story in their own words and their own way. Story by Ken Willard. Free Spirit Publishing.
Brains! Not Just A Zombie Snack
Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this funny and fact-filled picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is a hilarious introduction to the organ that does it all. Written by Stacy McAnulty.
Dinosaur Yoga
Kids will learn to stomp, stretch, and snort their way toward skills that will serve them for a lifetime. From best-selling author, Mariam Gates. Sounds True Kids.
I’m Happy-Sad Today
A little girl talks about her many layered feelings in this friendly picture book that helps young children make sense of mixed-up emotions. Written by Lory Britain Ph.D.